So if Kinect is required for the console to even function, do you HAVE to use it for some functionality? Why is it required?

I would like to get the Xbox One, but the space where I put my consoles are not that big so it might be an issue if I have a required camera for the console.

just put it on top of the console? I think the main reason its required is because developers will have the option to make use of it (require it) because they know that all xbox one owners will have one (think about this generation where there were issues when developers couldnt force use of the xbox hard drive because it was originally sold as an option). I do not believe we have heard of any scenarios where it will be required for the dashboard.

just put it on top of the console? I think the main reason its required is because developers will have the option to make use of it (require it) because they know that all xbox one owners will have one. I do not believe we have heard of any scenarios where it will be required for the dashboard.

Vertical space is limited. I only have a couple of inches left above the console.

Sadly Microsoft has not given a specific answer as to why it is required, however, i think it might have something to do with a more cohesive UI experience as they use it to navigate the base Xbox UI now.

just put it on top of the console? I think the main reason its required is because developers will have the option to make use of it (require it) because they know that all xbox one owners will have one (think about this generation where there were issues when developers couldnt force use of the xbox hard drive because it was originally sold as an option). I do not believe we have heard of any scenarios where it will be required for the dashboard.

I don't even see why they'd bother with traditional menus except for the system settings. Nested menus suck.

Including it with evey console is enough to get devs to think about making use of it.

Forcing it to be connected when it's not a technical requirment, is just being a jerk.

You're kinda making a contradiction. First you say that it's enough to get devs to think about using it. So, what would devs think if MS "didn't" require it be at least plugged in but just gave it away and people could toss it in the closet? It seems like you get the why already but call it a jerk move.